When is Las Vegas Pride?
Las Vegas Pride is held annually in October, making it one of the later Pride celebrations in the U.S. calendar. The event is organized by the Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE (SNAPI) and typically falls on the third weekend of the month.
Las Vegas Pride 2026
The 2026 Las Vegas Pride Festival is expected around October 16-17, 2026 (exact dates TBA). The celebration features:
- Night Parade — A unique evening parade through the Fremont East District in downtown Las Vegas, one of the few nighttime Pride parades in the country
- Festival — Multi-day event with live music stages, vendors, food, and community organizations
- Attendance — Approximately 30,000-50,000 attendees annually
Other Major LGBTQ+ Events
- Sin City Classic (January, MLK weekend) — One of the world's largest LGBTQ+ multi-sport tournaments with 10,000+ athletes competing in 20+ sports across Las Vegas venues
- Vegas Bear Weekend (April/May) — Multi-day bear community event with pool parties and bar crawls
- Henderson Pride Festival (September/October) — Family-friendly suburban Pride event in neighboring Henderson
- AFAN Black & White Party (various dates) — Major annual fundraiser gala supporting HIV/AIDS services in Southern Nevada
- Temptation Sundays (weekly, summer) — Popular LGBTQ+ pool party at the Luxor
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